Hospitality & Tourism
News and trends in Milwaukee’s hospitality and tourism industry, including hotels, restaurants, travel, and events.
More than 800,000 attended 2021 Wisconsin State Fair
After a one-year hiatus, the Wisconsin State Fair returned this year, attracting 841,074 attendees for the 11-day event.
Van Gogh exhibit’s success could mean more experiential art events at Wisconsin Center
The success of the “Beyond Van Gogh” exhibit in downtown Milwaukee has seemingly opened the door to a new realm of entertainment offerings at the Wisconsin Center.
See photos of USA Triathlon along Milwaukee’s lakefront
A record count of more than 6,000 athletes descended upon Milwaukee's lakefront over the weekend to compete in the Toyota USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships.
Marcus Corp. sees improved performance during Q2
Milwaukee-based Marcus Corp. is climbing toward pandemic recovery, thanks in part to an influx of hotel and theater business in June.
Democratic Party of Milwaukee County wants DNC here in 2024
The Democratic Party of Milwaukee County wants the Democratic National Convention to return to Milwaukee in 2024, after the 2020 DNC in Milwaukee was reduced to a mostly-virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin Center extends run of Van Gogh exhibit
The Wisconsin Center is extending its run of the “Beyond Van Gogh” exhibit through October due to high demand.
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Eve Hall named board chair of VISIT Milwaukee
Dr. Eve Hall, president and chief executive officer of the Milwaukee Urban League, has been named board chair of VISIT Milwaukee.
Hundreds of Goodwill Industries execs convene in downtown Milwaukee for annual conference
About 300 Goodwill Industries executives have convened at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee hotel downtown for their annual conference this week.
Mitchell Airport exceeds 400,000 monthly passengers in June
Passenger traffic at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport was 413,511 in June, the first time the airport has exceeded 400,000 monthly passengers since February 2020.
Local, state tourism groups use NBA Finals coverage to draw travelers
As the national spotlight has zeroed in on Milwaukee during the Bucks' historic NBA Playoff run, VISIT Milwaukee and Travel Wisconsin are making their own push to spark the interest of out-of-state travelers.
